As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25,
2004.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 19, 2004
Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-28258 65-0427966
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS employer
of incorporation) identification No.)
16313 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33618
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(813) 961-0944
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
The Company filed a press release on May 19 annoucing the
grand reopening of the West Palm Beach location.
The redesigned restaurant is the first of Shells restaurants
to feature festive new colors and decor accents to compliment
the menu and service enhancements Shells has made in recent months.
See Exhibit 99.1 attached.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 20, 2004 SHELLS SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, INC.
By: /s/ Warren R. Nelson
Warren R. Nelson
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer